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Accident waiting to happen

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk ACTION must be taken now to prevent further accidents on our city's dangerous pavements, one district councillor has said.

Concerns have been raised after many elderly people have suffered broken bones after tripping on uneven

pavement slabs in the city centre.

THe area around North Street is believed to be of particular concern.

THe pavements are the responsibility of West Sussex County Council.

Cllr Richard Plowman raised the issue at a full council meeting of Chichester District Council this week, saying that it was becoming a regular problem, with a number of elderly people having had accidents.

He said: "Currently, they are running at four accidents a week on the streets.

"I know that it's the responsibility of West Sussex County Council but it will affect and it is affecting the whole of Chichester.

"We have an elderly population. We had a 91-year-old lady who broke her wrist.

"Another lady broke her knees.

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"I'm asking if, perhaps as a matter of urgency, we can have a look at this because it is causing a lot of problems.

"I met one gentleman who said, 'Chichester is the only place where I needed a stick to walk about in', because of the state of the pavements."

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Tributes paid to hospice founder

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk TRIBUTES have been paid to one of the original founders of St Wilfrid's Hospice, who has died aged 91.

Dr David Lacey trained at St THomas’ Hospital in London where he met Peggy Lee, a much respected surgical ward sister there.

David went on to join a general practice in Chichester and Peggy came to St Richard’s Hospital as a nurse tutor.

In London they had worked in the environment which had led Dame Cicely Saunders to found the first hospice in south east London in 1967.

THey brought many of her ideals to Chichester where they started a committee in the mid-1970s with the aim of building a hospice there.

With his specialist knowledge, professional and moral commitment, common sense and wisdom, David played an invaluable role on the board, founded in 1980, in keeping the project on track.

He also persuaded many influential local people to support the fundraising appeal.

Having left general practice in 1987, David was appointed St Wilfrid’s first medical director.

He worked on the assumption that the standard of patient care had to be outstanding if the hospice was to flourish.

He also had a good sense of humour which not only motivated other staff but made sure the sadness, that was an inevitable part of the work, was offset by levity and joy.

His philosophical approach to hospice care was always strongly influenced by a deep moral, indeed Christian, conviction of the importance of caring for the dying to ensure they died in dignity and peace.

Having worked as a GP for 35 years, David claimed that his time as medical director was the most rewarding of his career.

When David eventually retired from his role as medical director in 1990, he remained on the Hospice’s Board for a further five years, after which time he continued to take a close interest in the wellbeing of the hospice.

Both as a GP and St Wilfrid’s medical director, he made a very significant contribution to the quality of life of those who lived in the area, and was, justifiably, immensely proud of the part he played in the hospice’s inception.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice provides tailored end of life care both in the community and at the hospice, supporting patients living with a terminal illness, and their family and friends.

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All change at the county council A SERIES of appointments were confirmed after the first meeting of West Sussex County Council since the local elections.

Louise Goldsmith (Chichester West) has been appointed as Leader for the next four years. Lionel Barnard (Henfield) was confirmed as the Chairman. Roger Oakley (Worthing East) will be the new Vice-Chairman.

THe Deputy Leader is Peter Catchpole (Holbrook), who will also serve as Cabinet Member for Adults and Health.

Other Cabinet appointments include Stephen Hillier (Haywards Heath East) – Children and Young People, Richard

Burrett (Pound Hill) – Education, Deborah Urquhart (Angmering and Findon) – Environment, Jeremy Hunt (Chichester North) – Finance and Resources, Bob Lanzer (Maidenbower and Worth) – Infrastructure and Highways and Debbie Kennard (Shoreham North) – Safer, Stronger Communities.

Meanwhile, Pieter Montyn (THe Witterings) has been appointed as chairman of the Performance and Finance Select Committee.

Following the elections, the makeup of the council now consists of 56 Conservatives, nine Liberal Democrats and five Labour.

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Walking all for charity

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk MORE than 1,000 people have walked across the South Downs as part of an annual fundraising event.

Just Walk, which is run by firm Across the Divide, took place for the 11th year at Goodwood racecourse.

People have the option of walking five different distances whether that's 10k, 20k, 30k, 40k or 60k.

Many chose to raise funds for their favourite charities.

Kate Cahn, events co-ordinator for Across the Divide and Just Walk, said: "It's just a really lovely day. THere are lots of stories and lots of people doing it for worthwhile reasons.

"We have people coming back year-onyear which is lovely to see."

THe event has staggered start times

and it was a long day for the organisers.

Registration opened at 6.30am and the last person crossed the finish line at 1am.

THe walk started and finished at Goodwood racecourse but went as far as Arundel.

"It can be a bit of a slog - there are a few hills in there. But it's all part of the fun," Kate added.

"It was brilliant. It was our biggest one so far. THe weather was lovely.

"It was fairly joyous. It's an event that we love running because its such a great atmosphere.

"People seem to be so happy as they are coming back over.

"It's got such a general appeal. With the 10k and 20k walks, families can take part.

THere were lots of people doing it with babies.

"It's for all types of people and for all ages. It just seems to fit a lot of people's requirements."

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WEST Sussex County Council has announced a new director of operations and chief fire officer for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

Gavin Watts, who is currently WSFRS acting deputy chief fire officer, will take up his new post next month and succeed Sean Ruth, who is retiring in June.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is a statutory function provided by the council and works at the heart of its communities and public protection directorate.

Gavin began his fire service career as a firefighter in Surrey in 1989 and worked in a number of operational and training roles before joining West Sussex as assistant chief fire officer in November, 2013.

In that time he has led the fire and rescue service response to the Shoreham Air Show tragedy and to the major fire at the Selsey Academy.

He has also been a director of communities, leading teams delivering a wide range of community safety and prevention initiatives, and is currently vicechairman of the National Fire Chiefs Council on road safety issues.

Council leader Louise Goldsmith said: “I believe it’s a really positive appointment for West Sussex.

"Our firefighters will continue to protect our communities every day with their proactive safety and prevention work alongside a professional emergency response."

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NCS scheme can give your career a boost YOUNG people are being invited to change their lives this summer by signing up to popular youth empowerment programme National Citizen Service (NCS).

Recent research has revealed that the nationwide NCS programme, which is delivered by West Sussex County Council in Arun and Chichester, can help young people get into university.

NCS also helps young people get jobs and improve their career prospects by giving them access to unique volunteering and work experience opportunities.

Nikki Hamilton-Street, NCS Team manager at the county council, said: “We have an exciting summer ahead with young people able to join us on the Isle of Wight for a week of personal challenges and staying in tepees.

“THere is then a further opportunity for young people to develop skills for life that can help them make their mark in their community.”

Michael Lynas, CEO at NCS, said: "I’d urge all 16-year-olds in the area to take part in NCS after their GCSEs this summer.

"Not only will they make new friends and have an adventure, they will also be fast tracking their future.”

To sign up, visit ncsyes.co.uk and quote WSCC as the provider. Or email ncs@westsussex.gov.uk

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Concerns over the closure of shelter

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk CONCERNS have been raised about the future of a group of young people once a homeless shelter in the city closes.

It was announced last month that THe Foyer, in Velyn Avenue, Chichester, will close in December.

THe Home Group, the not-for-profit charity which runs the centre, said that the reason for the closure was financial and that the changes to housing benefits have had an impact on their finances.

At the time, the charity said all 60 young people who live there now will be re-homed.

But Cllr Clare Apel is concerned.

Speaking at a Chichester District Council meeting this week, she said: "Could we be told what is happening to the existing young people and the young asylum seekers that are being housed there now?

"What will happen to all the young people needing accommodation like THe Foyer in the future?

"Is the cutbacks in the benefits for 18-20-year-olds one of the main factors?

THese young people are some of the most vulnerable and need not just a roof over their head but also all the help from services that THe Foyer gives.

"It seems unforgivable that these young, vulnerable people are now at risk and it could mean an increase in street rough sleepers, with all the dangers that brings."

Cllr Eileen Lintel, cabinet member

for community services, said: "As I understand it, we knew very late like everybody else.

"THere are meetings going on at the moment.

"We are as concerned as you are. All I can commit to is as and when we know more information we will share it with members."

Chief executive Diane Shepherd said: "In terms of THe Foyer and the closing down of THe Foyer, it is run by a charity and the charity has decided to pull out of Chichester which was a surprise not only to my officers but to the county council as well.

"I know there is joint work taking place with the county council to make sure that vulnerable people are re-housed and there are housing duties on both the district council and West Sussex County Council.

"We are assessing people to see if we have got a duty under our homeless legislation so we are working very closely to make sure that people are dealt with appropriately and where appropriate we will re-house those individuals there.

"It is a concern to us. Where the welfare reforms start to kick in in certain areas I think some charities are finding it difficult to cope because the benefits are no longer going directly to the charities.

"It's certainly very much on our agenda."

Ms Shepherd added that the council was looking at the impact of the benefit reforms across the area so that they could start to look at additional policies to support vulnerable people.

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Gallery to open its doors to all to promote its art collections A POPULAR gallery is holding an open weekend to give people the chance to visit one of the UK's best modern British art collections.

Pallant House Gallery will host activities, workshops and talks suitable for all ages as well as free coffee from the gallery’s headline sponsor, De’Longhi.

THe free event will take place on Saturday and Sunday.

Entry to the collections and all temporary exhibitions including the major spring exhibitions, Victor Pasmore: Towards a New Reality and Transferences: Sidney Nolan in

Britain, will be entirely free.

THroughout the weekend there will be a drop-in creative workshop taking place in the Studio.

Visitors can also create their very own mini 3D artwork with DIY Sculpture.

THere will also be an opportunity to learn how to get involved with the gallery and its work in the local and wider artistic community.

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Roman finds to be unveiled to public with series of talks

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk ONE OF the most remarkable Roman discoveries found in the centre of a thriving city will be uncovered at the end of this month.

THe remains of three Roman buildings will be uncovered for the first time in Chichester’s Priory Park, after surviving over 1,600 years in its city centre.

THis year, archaeologists were stunned to find the footings of three almost complete Roman buildings.

THe discovery was made using ground penetrating radar equipment and was confirmed following a very small dig carried out by Chichester District Council’s archaeologist and members of the local archaeological society.

Cllr Susan Taylor is the cabinet member for planning at Chichester District Council.

She said: “THis discovery is very exciting and is of national historical importance.

“We know that this has created a lot of interest and local residents are intrigued by what has been discovered on their doorstep and so we are excited to give people the opportunity to visit the site and see the discoveries.

“Chichester’s rich Roman history already attracts people from far and wide, due to its city walls and Roman Bath House, which is located in our Novium Museum. We hope that these

further discoveries will encourage even more people to visit our beautiful city.”

Visitors and residents will be able to watch the dig take place between Saturday, May 27, and Monday, May 29.

James Kenny, archaeologist at Chichester District Council, will then hold a series of talks to reveal the findings.

THe event has been organised in order to tie in with the city’s Roman Week which will offer a variety of activities and events to celebrate the city’s Roman heritage.

James Kenny, Chichester District Council’s archaeologist, added: “What’s remarkable about this discovery is that it has survived over 1,000 years in a currently occupied city. THis is because they are under a park that has never been built on.

“It’s almost unique to see Roman houses survive in this type of setting and to be so complete.

“THe location marks what may have been one of the more affluent parts of the Roman Town, with these houses being the equivalent to a property worth millions of pounds in today’s society.

"THe two houses have walls surrounding complete rooms, which may be set around a courtyard or atrium.

THere is also a deep masonry building with a rounded end. We are intrigued to find out what this building is.

"It could be a cellar, part of a bath house, or something even more exciting.

We can’t wait to find out.

“THese are definitely going to be some

of the best surviving Roman remains that have been uncovered in a city environment.”

James believes that the houses were originally located on a street, but that this hasn’t survived because of the World War Two reservoir that was built in the park.

THe scans reveal that another Roman street ran further east under Priory Park, but this will not be uncovered.

He added: “We are just going to focus our attention on the area south of THe Guildhall building that is located in the park.

"We’re very lucky, because this is an area that is not regularly used and so we can carry out a dig to uncover the buildings that we have found. THis is sure to unlock even more buried secrets and items of importance."

THe council hopes that this archaeological dig will reveal many of the secrets that have been hidden away for 1,600 years.

THey will be doing this with the help of the Chichester and District Archaeology Society.

THe talks will take place at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm on Wednesday, May 31.

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Popular art exhibition is coming back AN ANNUAL art exhibition is making its return to Chichester next month.

THe Chichester Art Society's annual exhibition will be on show at the Oxmarket Centre of the Arts in Chichester from Tuesday, June 20, to Sunday, July 2.

It is the society's 70th exhibition and over 85 artists will be exhibiting some 250 pieces of work in different artistic media.

THe society was founded in May, 1939, but its activities were interrupted four months later by the war.

Re-established in 1946, annual exhibitions were started and THe Bishop of Chichester, the Dean and the Mayor became patrons.

Committee member Barry Shears said: "THis is an extremely welcoming and friendly society.

"Before coming to Chichester, I ran the Chelsea Open Air Exhibition but the range of skills and the general friendliness of all the artists is more evident in the Chichester Art Society.

"We have over 200 members who come from the city, and neighbouring towns and villages.

And they're very interesting people, many have trained here or abroad and others are self-taught.

"You get a highly instructive and sympathetic atmosphere with a great deal of good work produced.”

Visit chi-art-soc.org for more.

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Residents make the most of National Doughnut Week at city's care home STAFF and residents at a care home have celebrated National Doughnut Week.

Marriott House and Lodge Care Home organised a special day where everyone joined together to enjoy doughnuts with a variety of fillings including apple and blackcurrant, custard, chocolate and the traditional raspberry jam.

Resident Kathleen West said: “I really enjoy a doughnut and never realised that there were so many different flavours.”

On the same day, the home also held their monthly fruity Friday themed day where staff

and residents dress in bright clothing and fruit themed activities are organised.

THis month included Smoothie Making and Juice tasting.

Sarah Harding, head of activities, said: ‘THis monthly event is always a popular day at Marriott House and Lodge with staff, residents and visitors all getting involved.

"Nutrition is a very important part of our residents' lives and events like this not only encourage residents to enjoy a balanced diet, but also try new things and most importantly have some fun."

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"I think it's shocking and something needs to be done - certainly before we go on to any other scheme, we need to look at that."

Cllr Tony Dignum, council leader, said: "THe state of the pavements is serious. I know there have been a series of accidents and they need to be dealt with.

"I am glad we now have three county councillors who can make sure that these issues are raised again and again until something is done."

But Cllr Dignum has stressed they will not wait for the pavements to be fixed before going ahead with the Chichester Vision.

THe Chichester Vision is the council's plan to regenerate the city centre for the future.

He added: "However, I don't think that the improvement of the pavements should be dependent on the work of another authority before we move on with the vision and the Southern Gateway.

"We've just had a very good meeting with the Chichester Vision steering group in which we looked at the results of the consultation.

"We will be putting the report together and that will be followed shortly after by a delivery plan where we will be prioritising the things that will improve Chichester for the benefit of all the residents and visitors."

Councillor Bob Hayes added: "We shouldn't wait for an accident to happen, we should be preventing accidents.

"More importantly, people with disabilities in wheelchairs actually avoid Chichester centre because of the

discomfort of going across the cobbles and the pavements."

But Cllr Simon Oakley said the council should take a more careful approach.

He said: "We should always be mindful of what the particular circumstances of any particular incident were before we leap in to spend large amounts of public money on trying to do something that actually wasn't the root cause of a particular incident."

A spokesman for West Sussex County Council said: “THis location is in a main shopping area, and as a result we inspect it on a monthly basis.

“Any safety issues are addressed immediately.

“It was inspected at the beginning of April, where only one defect was found and repaired.

“We are investing in Chichester pavements this year as part of our Even Better Pavements programme to improve and enhance footpaths in the area.”

THe council has said that the Even Better Pavements scheme would see £5m invested in the county’s pavements over two years.

It would help protect the most vulnerable from slips, trips and falls on uneven surfaces.

Priority would be given to pathways used for approaches to schools, clinics and hospitals, and areas with high footfall.

THe Southern Gateway masterplan, which is part of the Chichester Vision, will be presented to the cabinet at Chichester District Council next month.

It will include the results of the public consultation which ran across the district last year to allow people to have their say on the future of the city.

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Home to fill with The Sound of Music at special screening A CARE home in Chichester is opening its doors for a free screening of The Sound of Music.

THe screening takes place at 3pm today at Augusta Court in Winterbourne Road.

It follows new research that says the film is the favourite family film for those aged over 55.

Samantha Kewell is the manager for Augusta Court.

She said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming people into our

home to watch this classic family film.

"It’s a great opportunity to bring different generations together for something everyone can enjoy.

“To make the day extra special, we’ll also be holding a quiz to test everyone’s knowledge of the Von Trapp Family singers as well as baking some traditional Austrian treats.”

For more information on Augusta Court or to book a place at the screening, please call the home on 0845 140 2020.

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Pair complete run in Sahara A VALIANT pair of firefighters have thanked scientists from the University of Chichester for their help during a gruelling 156-mile footrace in the Sahara desert.

Graham Dance and Steve Holder returned triumphant from the harsh conditions of the Marathon des Sables in northern Africa.

THe firefighters, who raised thousands of pounds for charity, undertook specialist acclimation preparation with experts of the university’s sport performance and rehabilitation unit, which provides innovative training.

Mr Dance, 34, said: “MDS was brutal, amazing, exhausting, and brilliant. I think we would both agree that the acclimation training at the university was very professional and without doubt aided us in our preparation for the desert environment, which peaked at 54-degrees centigrade."

Post ` Chairman elected THE chairman of Chichester District Council has been re-elected.

Elizabeth Hamilton was re-elected as chairman. Meanwhile, deputy leader Norma Graves was also reelected.

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Solicitor bids to help raise awareness about dementia

BY RUTH SCAMMELL ruth.scammell@sussexpost.co.uk A SOLICITOR from Irwin Mitchell Chichester has helped create 424 new Dementia Friends in a bid to help the national law firm become one of the most dementia-friendly legal businesses in the UK. Senior associate solicitor Catherine Diamond, who works for Irwin Mitchell private wealth’s elderly and vulnerable client team, is a Dementia Friends champion, who delivers training, as part of an initiative run by the Alzheimer’s Society based on changing the public’s perception of the condition.

Catherine, who specialises in providing later life legal advice for individuals and their families, swapped her day job in favour of touring the firm’s offices in Southampton and Gatwick, and delivering training via video link to the office in Glasgow to 108 colleagues.

Catherine said: “THese were informal sessions which explained simply the ways in which dementia can change people's lives.

“THe key focus of the sessions, however, is that there is always more to the person than the dementia and that, with an early diagnosis and appropriate support from family, friends and professionals, it is possible for people to live well with dementia."

She added: “Our experience shows us

the impact that dementia has on those who live with the condition and their loved ones.

"We want to help improve life for these people by helping to create as many new Dementia Friends as possible.

“Not only so our employees have a better understanding of the clients they are working with, but so they can spread the word to their own families and friends and help the wider communities we operate in become more inclusive by giving them a greater understanding of dementia and ways to help people living with the condition.”

Before taking on the mammoth task, Catherine had previously trained 66 Dementia Friends, 33 of which were her colleagues in Chichester last year.

A further 38 colleagues attended her session in Chichester last week, meaning roughly 80 per cent of staff at the law firm’s Chichester office, previously known as THomas Eggar, are now trained as Dementia Friends.

THe tour was timed prior to Dementia Awareness Week, with group chief executive officer Andrew Tucker lending a hand to introduce the first seminar, which was held at Irwin Mitchell’s Sheffield site.

THose who attended were then encouraged to go home and spread the word to friends and family on what they learned about dementia and the many challenges that those with the condition face.

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Candidate for Green Party THE Green Party in Chichester has announced its candidate for the general election.

Local businesswoman Heather Barrie will be standing as their Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Chichester on June 8.

Heather, whose award-winning business supplies Fairtrade coffee to local outlets, has supported the Transition Chichester group and Fairtrade for many years.

Heather has lived in Chichester for the past 13 years. She will stand alongside Conservative candidate Gillian Keegan, Labour candidate Mark Farwell and Liberal Democrat Jonathan Brown.

Heather will be competing to take the seat formerly held by Andrew Tyrie, who announced last month that he was stepping down after 30 years as the city's MP.

Police give helping hand to City Angels POLICE in Chichester have donated £500 to a group of volunteers who patrol the streets at night.

Called the City Angels, they started in 2011 and they currently have teams of eight to 12 trained volunteers out in the city centre every Friday and two Saturdays a month, working from 9:30pm through to 2am.

THey work closely with Sussex Police, Chichester District Council, West Sussex County Council, Chichester Businesses Against Crime, local taxi firms and door security teams to help bring a calming presence to Chichester City Centre, helping to lower crime and anti-social behaviour.

THe teams meet with the police every evening before going out on the streets and carry radios to enable regular communication with police, security staff and other partners.

City Angels serve free tea and coffee from a mobile coffee van and effectively engage with the public and offer help to those in need.

THe teams carry backpacks with basic first aid kits, water bottles, flip flops, space blankets and other items in order to help those on a night out.

THe total annual running costs are approximately £16,000.

THe money will be spent to help fund City Angels, including running costs of the mobile coffee van which sells tea, coffee and hot chocolate, and the purchase of first aid kits, space blankets, flip flops and water.

THe donation comes from the Police Property Act Fund (PPAF), made up of monies received by the police from property confiscated by order of the court and then sold.

Inspector Kris Ottery said the police were happy to help.

"We are pleased to continue giving our support to the City Angels who work in close partnership with us to help keep people safe by providing a visible and friendly presence in the city centre.

"THe work they do is invaluable and greatly appreciated."

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Students' joy as they win medals STUDENTS brought an impressive selection of medals back to Chichester College after scooping five awards at the recent SkillBuild regional heat in Southampton.

Owen Aldous won a gold medal in the cabinet making (senior) category, while Ronnrick Marquez took the bronze medal.

Owen said: “It was really good to win – it’s what I was working towards.

“We had a lot to do in the time and we had to show a lot of skill in what we were doing, so hopefully I’ve done enough to secure a place in the national final.”

THere were also successes in the new entrant category for cabinet making, with Wesley Stoner and Dan Rayment picking up silver and bronze medals respectively. And there were celebrations in painting and decorating (senior), with Dean Bicknell winning a bronze medal.

Alun Jones, painting and decorating lecturer at Chichester College, said: “Dean put in an excellent effort with his first go at a SkillBuild competition to win bronze – he wasn’t far off the silver and I’m sure with a little more training, he’ll go even further next

time.”

Christian Notley, deputy head of learning for furniture making at Chichester – and WorldSkills UK training manager for cabinet making, added: “We have an exceptional pedigree of cabinet making students at Chichester and I’m delighted that we’re showing no signs in slowing down.

“Owen did fantastically well in achieving a gold medal, while Ronnrick, Dan and Wesley all did themselves proud in their first competitions.”

Chichester’s Aaron Barker added to the haul of skills medals. He was awarded with a bronze medal in the SkillPlumb competition – which, alongside SkillElectric, was held at Chichester College for the third year.

Shelagh Legrave OBE, Chichester College principal, said: “We are very proud of the standard of achievement from our students at skills competitions.

“THey – and their lecturers – work extremely hard to reach these levels."

Now they will wait to see if they have advanced to the national finals in November.

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` Pensions march WOMEN will be marching through Bognor Regis next week on their first public pension protest.

THe members of the recentlyformed Bognor and Chichester South Coast branch of WASPI will be staging the event next Friday.

THey will be highlighting their anger about the government putting back the pension age for women from 60 to 66.

North Bersted resident Jill Robertson was so incensed by the situation she was inspired to start the branch of the national protest group Women Against State Pension Inequality.

"We are looking forward to making ourselves known and our preparing for the march," she said.

She said the march was expected to leave the town's railway station at 10.30am for the London Road precinct to the High Street and THe Arcade to the seafront.

THe protestors will head to Citizen's Advice and the town hall in Clarence Road before they end at the Jobcentre Plus in Gloucester Road.

` Change of use PLANS to change the use of a house in multiple occupation to two flats have been submitted by the Aldingbourne Trust.

THe charity has asked Arun District Council to approve its proposals for Squirrels Bungalow in Hawthorn Road. THe trust says the current set-up of three people sharing is no longer suitable.

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Pride for Harvey at auditions BERSTED boy Harvey Scott was among other hopefuls at auditions for ITV's singing competition The Voice.

Held at the William Hardwicke in Bognor Regis, enthusiastic singers were given the chance last week to perform in front of two members of The Voice team and their camera.

For Harvey Scott, aged 17, and his family the chance meant a great deal.

Harvey attends St John's Non Maintained Specialist School in Seaford where teachers have encouraged his passion for singing as a way of helping his autism and ADHD. THe opportunity to audition for The Voice was one he and his family had been looking forward to.

His mum, Samantha Scott, said: "It's been a hectic week. Harvey had an X-Factor audition the other day.

"Music is his life, they're really encouraging it at his school because they can see how much it means to him."

Harvey had the daunting task of auditioning first in front of not only the judges, but other people auditioning and members of the public.

However, he took to the stage and sang James Arthur's Say You Won't Let Go to great applause from everyone watching.

His family were particularly proud of his efforts.

Samantha said: "He did so well, especially as he was up first."

THere were many other proud friends and family members in the audience that evening as loved ones took to the stage to showcase their vocal talents.

Sarah Wood from Bognor Regis was excited to see her daughter Amy-Louise perform for the judges. She said: “She'll

be great. It'll be amazing to watch her perform as usual.”

THe open audition format was unexpected for Amy-Louise, aged 18, however, she didn't let that deter her from her performance.

She said: “I didn't realise this would be so open with such a big audience.”

For some entering it was their first ever singing audition.

Sharon Brett, 45 from Bognor Regis, didn't know what to expect. She said: “THis is my first ever audition for anything.

"I've done karaoke here before but wanted to see what else I could do.

"I'm lucky to have my family and friends here supporting me. I only decided on the song three weeks ago.”

Her rendition of Annie Lennox's version of I Put a Spell on You certainly impressed her fans.

Her co-worker, Jane Harrison, said: "She was brilliant. I'm very proud."

Many were looking forward to the chance to perform regardless of whether they were successful or not.

Courtney THompson, aged 19, had travelled all the way from Crawley to audition.

She said: “I feel more nervous than excited at the moment.

"If I don't get through I will be disappointed but it won't stop me singing.”

For Bethany Spink, pictured above right, from Chichester, the idea of auditioning was not initially a serious one.

THe 26-year-old said “THis is the first audition for a television show I've done.

My friend dared me to do it."

Speaking after her performance she said: “It went well. It was strange though

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THis was the first time the William Hardwicke had hosted singing auditions although it is no stranger to live music.

Alan Frith, the pub's manager, was excited to see the auditions take place. He said: “Some of these auditioning perform karaoke here regularly and others sing in bands that we have here.

"I think it will be a good night for everyone.”

THose who took part are now waiting to be contacted for the next stage of auditions.

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Race is set to be a winner again for town A RECORD number of runners could be lining up for the Bognor Prom 10k.

THis Sunday's staging of the race has attracted its second highest level of entries.

THe organisers at Bognor Hotham Rotary Club and the town's Tone Zone Runners hope this level of interest will see the highest number of finishers since the annual race began in 1995.

Tone Zone member David McManus, who has been in charge of race entries, said: "We had 1,850 entries when they closed last THursday. THis is just behind the record of 1,881.

"We normally have a drop-out rate of about 15 per cent for various reasons. If it's no higher this year, we could well beat the current highest number of finishers of 1,549 in 2013. We've really pushed the race on social media this year. THat has helped to increase the number of entries."

THey are likely to include last year's winners - Adam Kirk-Smith in 33:11 and Emma Montiel in 38.13.

THe furthest travelled runner will be a Californian man. Most of those running alongside him will come from within a 2025 mile radius of Bognor Regis.

Among them will be Felpham man Matt Stanley. He will be taking part in his second Bognor Prom with the hope of beating last year's time of about 56 minutes.

Matt, 33, is raising money for Stonepillow and expects to give the charity at least £100 for its work around Bognor Regis and Chichester for homeless people.

"It's a really good race," said Matt, the town's Nationwide branch manager.

"Around here, there's so many nice places to run, which helps you to get out."

Matt, a father of two, trains on Sundays and a couple of weekdays. He took up running through a challenge at work and has completed several races.

THe Bognor Prom 10k will start in Silverston Avenue at 10.30am and will end there from about 30 minutes later after a route along the roads to the eastern end of Limmer Lane and back along the seafront.

Also among those lining up will be staff members from the Arena Sports Centre running for St Wilfrid's Hospice - Katy Gadd, George Hibbert, Tanzee Bowditch, Lori Homer and Penny Morgan.

Katy said: "Over the years we have heard devastating stories of how so many of our customers, members and staff have sadly been affected by cancer in one way or another - but with every story the hospice is always mentioned."

Sunday will also feature fun runs for those aged 12-14 from the seafront bandstand at 9.15am and the skatepark at 9.30am for runners aged 8-11.

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JEWELLERY worth hundreds of pounds has been stolen from a house in Pagham.

THe items, valued at about £500, were taken after a burglar used a brick from the garden to smash a window at the property in Pagham Road. Also stolen were a T-shirt, a beard trimmer and two creamcoloured garden chair cushions.

Police have appealed for witnesses to the crime, which happened on May 8 at the house near the junction with Sefter Road.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Although the address is outside town, it is on a busy road with limited parking opportunities, so it is likely that the offender would have needed to approach on foot."

Anyone in the Pagham Road area at the time and saw anything suspicious should contact the police via 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1029 of 08/05.

You can also report via sussex. police.uk/contact-us/report-online or call 101.

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CLLR Lilian Richardson has been re-elected as the chairman of Aldwick Parish Council for the third year.

She was unanimously chosen at the council's annual meeting last week. Her vice-chairman was chosen as Cllr Stella Coppard.

At Bersted Parish Council, Cllr Brian Knight was re-elected as chairman and his vice-chairman is Cllr Jonathan Spencer.

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She said: “It’s a really fun-filled place to work. We’re all like one big family.”

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Proprietor Sean Minks launched a mammoth refurbishment, resulting in a completely re-decorated building to make it as comfortable as possible for the residents.

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Hundreds turn out at housing plan protests THOUSANDS of new homes will cause carnage around North Bersted, a public meeting was told.

Bersted Parish Council chairman Cllr Brian Knight said the proposed housing would clog the area's roads.

“We have carried out a traffic survey at three locations. When you put those figures together with the figure from a survey by Pagham Parish Council, and the predicted traffic from the development in Chalcraft Lane, it's going to be absolute carnage,” he said at the meeting, pictured below.

THe Bersted surveys were carried out on Chalcraft Lane, the A259/B2259 Chichester Road at the Orchard Caravan Park and the Bognor Regis northern relief road from 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm.

THe morning readings during the week from last Monday showed an average of 1,208 vehicles, 1,116 vehicles and 1,940 vehicles respectively.

In the afternoon, the flow of traffic was 1,399 vehicles, 1,167 and 1,268.

THe Pagham survey took place outside the Royal Oak in Lagness and revealed 1,091 vehicles northbound from 8am9am and 1,099 in the opposite direction for an hour in the afternoon.

“If the houses in Chalcraft Lane are built, we will see another 6,000 cars on the road and more than 12,000 people of all ages,” said Cllr Knight.

“Many will be travelling to work to place even more pressure on the roads.”

In addition, public services like schools and GPs' surgeries would struggle to

cope with such a large influx of residents.

Some 200 people attended last Friday's 75 minute open air rally on Jubilee Fields off Chalcraft Lane close to the farmland on which the Langmead family and the Church Commissioners want approval from Arun District Council for 2,500 homes.

Bersted parish councillor Martin Lury said: “Are we going to allow Arun to turn the outskirts of Bognor Regis into one mass of concrete? THe idea of building on that land is absolute lunacy.

“I have been talking for years that this area will become 'Bogchester'. Can you imagine what a nightmare housing all the way to Chichester will be?”

Former Aldwick Parish Council member Michael Warden said: “People do need a roof over their heads but these developments will not provide homes for those who need them most - the homeless and young people.

"THese homes are about importing people from other areas who already have homes. THe infrastructure, as we know, is lacking. It will not be improved.”

Newtown Avenue resident Tony Lancaster is a veteran of two former campaigns to stop housing in North Bersted. He said: “We have been here before 15 years ago. No-one talks of common sense in these situations. Arun is not fit for purpose. We all know that.”

Mike Jupp, who devised the poster for the rally, said: “You have to make life miserable for the people who are going to make it miserable for you.”

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Advice event is a big success SOME 100 people turned out in just two hours to fight the housing in North Bersted. THe early turnout at the advice session held by Bersted Parish Council delighted its acting planning committee chairman Cllr Gill Yeates.

She said: "People are very concerned about what is being proposed. THe aim of today is to share information with them about the proposals and how they can object to them. We are also gaining information from them as well.

"People can't object to Arun's latest version of its draft local plan if they don't know about it and we are empowering them how to do it."

She said some of the policies in

the local plan were positive and she expected the parish council to support them as well as oppose the housing plans.

THose who went along to last Saturday's information day included Winston Crescent resident Alan Bradfield. He said: "THis housing will put too much strain on the area for a start. THe roads are too busy in the mornings as it is and there is water 2-3ft below the ground where they are planning to put the houses."

Mick Lovell, of Rose Green Road, said: "I am here to understand how to object to the local plan. THe scale of what Arun are doing and the speed of it is unreasonable."

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Cheers for beers BEER-LOVERS from all over gathered together in Yapton for a weekend of beer appreciation and tasting.

Now in its 28th year the CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Beerex Festival proved more popular than ever with 1,098 people attending.

More than 60 different beers were on offer in the village hall alongside a variety of ciders and perrys.

With the glorious weather, customers enjoyed their drinks outside, many on their own picnic rugs and fold-out chairs.

A vintage 'booze bus' was provided with cheap tickets for those who didn't have a designated driver.

Entrance fees helped to cover the cost of the day. However, any profit went to the charity Stonepillow, and the final tally was £82.

For the new chairman of the West Sussex branch of CAMRA, Glenn Johnson, this year's event was more exciting than ever as he led the organising.

Glenn, aged 55, was keen that the festival did not stray from its roots.

He said: "THe festival essentially hasn't changed from when it first started. It has always been held in the Yapton Village Hall.

"THere are over 60 beers from around the country here. THe festival has always showcased new beers."

Some of the local beers featured came from the breweries at Langham, the Gribble, Arundel, Lister's, Ballards, Bowman and Dark Star.

To Glenn and his fellow members of CAMRA it was important they showcased a variety of good beers, so they selected the drinks themselves. He said: "We choose the beers based on our own personal knowledge and from recommendations.

"So far, the Langham Godiva has proved popular. It was brewed especially for this festival.

"THis is my hobby. I love trying different beers from around the country. I'm really passionate

about it."

His enthusiasm was shared by customers as they enjoyed the combination of beer and sunshine.

Chichester resident Karen Wheeler, 49, was there for the first time. Having been her family's taxi to the event in previous years, she was pleased to finally join in.

She said: "THere's a lovely selection of ales and it's great to be outside. THere's a different atmosphere than if you were in the pub."

Her daughter, Laura, 24, enjoyed trying new beers.

She said: "It's great that you get to pick different beers from the local area that you wouldn't usually try."

Brendan Lewis, 67 had travelled from Portsmouth to sample the beers on offer. He said: "I think this is one of the best beer festivals around."

However, he did not have the greatest distance to journey.

Brewer Christer Sehlstedt, aged 69, had come from Sweden to help serve the beer.

He said: "I've been here the last 14 times. I read about this festival and decided to visit.

"I always really enjoy it. I now recognise lots of the punters."

With a higher turnout than ever before and an increase in CAMRA memberships following the event, organisers were thrilled by the positive response they received.

Glenn said: "All in all it was probably our most successful Beerex ever."

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` Tribute by author A PAGHAM author has used the latest anniversary of a deadly fight to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers.

Mike Lemmon said the 73rd anniversary this week of the battles of Monte Cassino was an appropriate time to remember those who gave their lives.

THe bitter and bloody fighting saw 75,000 men die in five ferocious months as ten armies from around the world took on elite German soldiers.

Mike said: "THe conditions of rain, sleet, snow and mud hampered the allies yet, through the bravery of these men, they eventually took the abbey.

"Little recognition has been given to the fallen and the veterans of Cassino.

"From this, the story of one man, who suffered through the battles, became a deserter after the conflicts of Cassino, but who eventually returned home to England, can be found in the heartbreaking fact-based novel - George: Hero, Deserter, Lover - told by the son of the main character," said Mike, 68, of Wolsey Close.

He published the book, his first, three months ago after he was inspired by his father's wartime service. It can be bought at the Amazon Bookstore in ebook (£4.49) or paperback (£8.99).

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TESCO Stores has applied for planning permission for new signs at its outlet in Aldwick Road.

THe company wants Arun District Council to approve its proposal for one internally lit fascia and one internally lit hanging sign.

THe company is also seeking to install five non-illuminated signs at the premises.

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THis year, the organisation of the Summer Garden Party is headed up by Nina Turpin, a dedicated volunteer at Chichester Community Development Trust (CCDT), and local resident at Graylingwell.

Nina is ensuring CCDT is organised ahead of schedule and she has just confirmed that there are 71 stalls booked and still rising! Plus Dawn Gracie will compere and sing on stage too – a fantastic addition to the day. Chichester Community Development Trust is the 'community anchor' for this event, working and partnering with many different community groups, businesses and district council.

If you’ve never been before, here is what you can expect: THe Kids’ Village includes bouncy castle and slide, tractor rides, sumo suit wrestling, Goodwood golf, face painting, Monkey Music and more. THat’s the kids sorted!

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THe Entertainment Arena is jam-packed with shows you can watch and activities you can join in with including the bouncy and fun KTroo, Fitjoy, Regis Troopers and capoeira.

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Or you can head over to the Performance stage to see these fantastic singers, choirs and local bands (and more): Dawn Gracie, Chichester City Band, Regis Guitar and Ukulele band, Maddie and Nathan, and the New Community Choir.

THe Market is the area to visit for goodies to buy and interesting organisations. Enjoy browsing homewares, gifts, children’s books, glass art.

Down at the Arcade, you’ll find traditional,

forever-fun stalls such as the crockery smash and Runaway Train, Beat the Goalie, Tin Can Alley so bring your change to support the local scout groups.

Plus dogs and owners will love the Dog Zone.

THere will be an ace ‘try me’ agility course for you and your dog and also demonstrations from a local dog trainer. CCDT’s youth group, the Youth Ambassadors, will once again be running the dog show with lots of fun categories. Bring your dog!

Graylingwell Park is a lovely place for a picnic or you can enjoy the spoils of the Food Market and drinks stalls including cake and teas, BBQ, fruit bar, pizza, THai cuisine and Czech food.

It really is a special Chichester community event that is not to be missed. See you on the 8th July at midday at Graylingwell Park! More information at www.chichestercdt.org.uk .

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Melissa's marathon mission for change f David Muggleton with his new book

Area's breweries recalled in book FORGOTTEN breweries in Bognor Regis and Chichester have been recalled in a new book.

THe three Victorian-era brewers in Bognor Regis are recounted by author David Muggleton along with the longerlasting Henty & Constable of Chichester.

University of Chichester leisure lecturer David, 57, said his book captured the rise and fall of the large brewers and the latest surge in independent breweries.

"I like beer and I think most people would like to write about something they enjoy doing rather than a subject they feel is hard work," he said.

"THe growth of the commercial brewers was a product of the Industrial

Revolution but the last of their line - King & Barnes in Horsham - was taken over in 2000. So many pubs have disappeared and so many breweries have disappeared as well."

Brewing in West Sussex is the first book of the area's history David, of Norfolk Square, has written and follows his earlier work about Brighton's pubs.

"In the past 30 years, there has been a rise in the number of small breweries and a big increase in the variety of beers which are available.

"When I was growing up, beer was all the same but there is now a wide range of strengths and flavours," he added.

His book is available from amberleybooks.com or local bookshops.

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ROSE GREEN runner Mel Carrington is putting her best foot forward in the name of animal rights.

A passionate supporter of animal welfare, the 26-year-old is challenging her fitness and stamina in the South Downs Trail Marathon on June 17.

Specifically, she is raising money for Compassion in World Farming and hopes to reach a target of ÂŁ500.

THe South Downs Trail Marathon covers 26 miles of tricky terrain with a total climbing distance of 809 metres, but Mel is not deterred.

She said: "I like to throw myself into the deep end and raise money for charity at the same time. I wanted to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone even more by entering a trail marathon.

"I'm running for Compassion in World Farming to improve animal welfare standards in the farming industry."

Her chosen charity focuses on fighting cruelty in the industry by improving the conditions in which the animals are kept.

However, it is not just animal welfare than Mel wants to promote. She is also a strong advocate for healthy and outdoors living.

She said: "I encourage everyone to get away from technology and truly appreciate the spectacular countryside we have in West Sussex."

To find out more visit justgiving.com/ fundraising/Mel-onamission or follow her progress on Instagram @mel_on_a_ mission

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Shows & Events YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON

To promote your event email Fiona Callingham at: entertainment@sussexpost.co.uk or phone: 01243 908506 Rodgers and Hammerstien The King and I

The King and I May 30-June 3 Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 01243 861010 www.alexandratheatre.co.uk AWARD-WINNING local theatre company, BROS Musical Productions, are returning to the stage this month with the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic The King and I. THe show was inspired by the reallife adventures of Anna, a British schoolteacher who in 1862 travelled to Siam (now THailand) to teach the children of the King.

THough she was repelled at times by a way of living so foreign to her own, Anna found herself entangled in the dramas of the royal court - and drawn to the charismatic King.

Not only does The King and I explore the

Sweet Bird of Youth June 2-24 Chichester Festival Theatre box.office@cft.org.uk 01243 781312 www.cft.org.uk CHICHESTER Festival THeatre continues to enthral with its programme of exceptional theatre productions, and Tennessee William's Sweet Bird of Youth is one such example.

Travel back to 1956 and a hotel on the Gulf of Mexico. Alexandra del Lago, a fading Hollywood legend, has fled the ridicule that greeted the premiere of her come-back movie. Desperate for anonymity and forgetfulness, she is holed up in a small seaside town.

With her is Chance Wayne - a young hustler, trying to lend his wasted, disreputable life some meaning and now returning home to reclaim his childhood love from her ruthless father, the corrupt politician ‘Boss’ Finley.

culture clash between East and West, but it also delves into the contrast between mature emotions and the all-consuming rush of first love.

A forbidden romance develops between emissary Lun THa and the slave girl Tuptim, who is destined to become one of the King's many wives. THe stakes are then raised for everyone when the debate between love and tradition becomes a matter of life and death.

Including signature tunes as Hello, Young Lovers, Shall We Dance? and Getting to Know You, The King and I is truly Something Wonderful.

With the enthusiastic and talented cast and crew of BROS at the show's helm this promises to be yet another enchanting production for all to enjoy. Be sure to book your ticket soon to avoid disappointment.

Tickets range from £12.50-£15.

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In his most searing and personal of plays, Tennessee Williams - one of the greatest writers of the 20th century examines failed ambition, lost youth and love, and the corruption and bigotry that lurks beneath the American Dream.

As the present-day United States faces uncertainty and momentous change, Sweet Bird of Youth is a portrayal of the degradation of American values and the corrosive lure of celebrity.

Celebrated Oscar and Tony Awardwinning actor Marcia Gay Harden makes her UK theatre debut as Alexandra de Lago.

Brian J. Smith stars as Chance. He received great acclaim for his Tonynominated Broadway role in Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie in the West End earlier this year.

Don't miss the chance to see the pair work their magic on the Festival THeatre stage.

Tickets start at £10.

Living History Festival June 3-4 Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk

"Tennessee William's powerful play is sure to pack a punch on the stage of the Chichester Festival Theatre."

"Immerse yourself in times gone by at the Weald & Downland Living Museum."

Brian J. Smith and Marcia Gay Harden

"Support your local theatre company as they proudly present this musical favourite."

TRAVEL back through time and experience 1,000 years of history at the Weald & Downland Living Museum’s new Living History Festival.

Over 150 of the UK’s top costumed reenactors and living history groups will bring history to life over the first weekend of June.

During this special weekend, visitors can experience the past, from Saxon times to the 20th century.

See what happened at a medieval tournament, watch Saxon craftspeople making beautiful items and experience the

sights and smells of a Tudor market. Not forgetting you can find out how to survive the Victorian era with very little money!

Meet scores of re-enactors who will provide a glimpse into a different age.

Activities will be located across the museum site, with timed events in the field arena.

Located in the beautiful grounds of the museum, this is a fantastic day out for all the family with encampments to explore, food and drink to taste, demonstrations of horsemanship and military drills to watch, plus trades, crafts and historical demonstrations to enjoy.

So why not try something a bit different that promises to be both fun and educational?

THe festival will open at 10.30am and close at 5pm.

Tickets range from £5-£15.

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Jane Austen at Home May 26 Connaught Theatre, Worthing theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk 01903 206206 www.worthingtheatres.co.uk IN THIS fascinating and engaging talk, historian and television presenter Dr Lucy Worsley will explore the life of Jane Austen.

Lucy Worsley has proved herself to be highly passionate about making history

relevant and this talk, which is based on her new book Lucy Worsley: Jane Austen at Home, does just that.

Lucy will be inviting you to take at new look at Jane Austen’s life from the perspective of her bi-centenary. It considers what home meant to Jane, and tells her story through the rooms, spaces, possessions and places which mattered to her.

Dispelling the myth of the cynical, lonely spinster, Lucy instead offers us a portrait of

a witty and passionate woman of her time, who refused to settle for anything less than Mr Darcy.

As chief curator of historic royal palaces, Lucy is an hugely popular writer, broadcaster and speaker. Her talks in theatres and festivals are always well attended and Worthing THeatres are delighted to be able to exclusively present this latest talk that accompanies her exciting new book.

Tickets cost £20, or £35 with Lucy's book.

"This interesting talk offers a fresh insight into the life of beloved author Jane Austen."

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Open Mic Poetry: Half the Human Race May 31 New Park Centre, Chichester 01243 536 840 www.chichesterpoetry. simplesite.com LAUDED poet Susan Utting is the headline guest at the latest Open Mic Poetry event at the New Park Centre.

Susan is currently touring with her latest poetry collection, Half the Human Race, which contains both new poems and a selection from previous books.

Open Mic organizer Barry Smith said: "It’s a pleasure to welcome Susan back to Chichester."

Her poems have been widely read in publications such as The Times, TLS, The Independent and The Forward Book of Poetry.

Looking ahead to her reading,

Established and unknown poets share their work

Susan said: "I’ll be reading poems from my new book Half the Human Race, but also poems selected from earlier collections.

"I aim to keep the set varied, with something for everyone as far as possible.

"THere will be some poems about loss and struggle, but also much poetry of celebration, recognition and praise for what women have achieved in their everyday lives and beyond."

Local poets will have the chance to share the spotlight as they read their own new poems.

Organisers of the event are constantly delighted by the range and quality of the writing presented at the open mic which is sure to result in a stimulating evening of poetry.

Advance tickets cost £4.50.

"Don't miss the chance to hear from the talented poet Susan Mutting alongside other, local, writers."

May 27 Kings Theatre, Portsmouth boxoffice@kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

"For authenticity no tribute act performs quite like the Illegal Eagles."

OFTEN acclaimed as the best Eagles tribute in the world, THe Illegal Eagles return to the stage in 2017, this time celebrating their own incredible 20 years of UK and international touring.

THis seasoned group of passionate musicians are true Eagles fans at heart.

THeir impressive mastery of the Eagles' distinctive sound has made them one of the most sought after shows of their kind in the world.

Founder Phil Aldridge will be leading the show alongside the other highly talented members of the band: Al Vosper, Christian Phillips, Garreth Hicklin, Greg Webb, Trev Newnham and Tony Kiley.

As part of this special 20th anniversary tour, THe Illegal Eagles will be bringing you their strongest and most popular show to date.

Expect to hear all of the classic Eagles hits including hits Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane and many more!

THis is the perfect night out for not just any Eagles fan but any lover of live rock music so don't miss your chance to see them live at the Kings THeatre in Portsmouth.

Tickets start at £23.50.

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AFTER her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation to South America in favour of taking his band on tour, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton (Amy Schumer) persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda (Goldie Hawn) to travel with her to paradise.

Polar opposites, Emily and Linda realise that working through their differences as mother and daughter - in unpredictable, hilarious fashion - is the only way to escape the wildly outrageous jungle adventure they end up unwillingly stumbling into.

GLORIA (Anne Hathaway) is an out-of-work party girl who, after getting kicked out of her apartment, is forced to leave her life in New York and move back to her hometown.

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Release date: May 19 Director: Guy Ritchie Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Jude Law Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama ACCLAIMED filmmaker Guy Ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

Starring Charlie Hunnam in the title role, the film is an iconoclastic take on the classic Excalibur myth, tracing Arthur’s journey

from the streets to the throne. When Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern (Jude Law), Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur grows up the hard way in the back alleys of the city unaware of his own royal lineage. But once he so famously pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true heritage and legacy…whether he likes it or not.

Arthur must learn to understand and control this magic weapon, deal with his demons, and unite the people to join the rebellion and overthrow the cold-hearted dictator Vortigern, the man who not only murdered his parents and stole his crown but also deprived him of his true identity.

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Deals on these summer wines are hotting up!

Martin Lury Our very own bon vivant gets to grips with all the best buys

DONALD TRUMP may well be a climate change denier, but the world of wine, as outlined by Cécile Bergart in her guest appearance at M&S Chichester's renowned wine-tasting evening, is having to adapt to the 2 degree rise in temperature employing different grape varieties and heralding the advent of new wine areas hitherto unsuitable and new latitude and altitude wines.

One manifest beneficiary of climate change is good old England with its sparkling wines now receiving critical acclaim and her first two selections reflected this trend with initially the Chapel Down English Sparkling Reserve Brut NV. Chapel Down and Nyetimber are one of the longest-running producers and the fact that they are able to produce non-vintage wines as opposed to just vintage means that they have enough reserve wine to use in blending and can assure the quality thereof. THis sparkling wine is crisp and flavoursome with good bubbles - English summer in a glass!

Ideal as an apéritif, the blend of three grapes is well balanced and the wine well structured indulging us with crisp green

apple flavours, fresh citrus, quince, hints of strawberry and brioche on the finish. If you avail yourself of the offer of 25 per cent off six bottles or more, this home-grown delight can be yours for just £16.50 - a price to entice you , I am sure!

We next sampled the Lamberhurst Estate 2015 Bacchus Reserve from the Chapel Down winery. Made from the Bacchus grape, an aromatic white variety perceived as England's Sauvignon Blanc, this wine has grapefruit and floral notes with citrus to the fore and is an improvement on English still wines, but does not match the Sauvignon

produced in France or New Zealand, given the relative paucity of sunshine and, at the same offer price of £10.50, remains a tad uncompetitive in price, but does represent progress. Australia beckoned for the next wine choice as Cécile introduced us to a 2015 Barossa Chardonnay reducing in price to £7.50, if one of six, an example of winemakers selecting the right grape for the area and an atypical Australian Chardonnay given its smoothness, roundness and just subtle hint of wood with ripe tropical fruit flavours to the fore - a wine well worth a punt!

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THe next wine from the Loire Valley, in my view, stole the show in the form of a Rosé d'Anjou which wildly exceeded my expectations and oozed strawberry and cream - the perfect Wimbledon wine with hints of redcurrant and rosehip and a crowd pleaser at an offer price of just over £6, if one of six or more.

THe rise in temperature has had a most pleasing effect on this wine! My wine of the week without a vestige of hesitation - one to add to your cellar!

THe penultimate selection was of a 2016 Beaujolais which also surpassed my expectations given its smoothness and this light wine with red fruit flavours and a bouquet of mulberries and red cherry at an offer price of £6 75 , if one of six or more, is a very pleasant easy-drinking wine which belies its humble status! Returning to Australia for the ultimate recommendation, namely the 2016 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, a veritably rich, full-bodied red from an area of South Australia whose hot days and cool nights produce juicy wines

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that ideally would accompany casseroles in the winter and summer barbecues, and at a reduced price of £7.50 with the current offer represents an interesting purchase!

Incidentally, the 25 per cent offer on six bottles or more at M&S could persist until mid-June, so I elected to peruse the fine wine section at the main Chichester store and procured a 2014 Château Angludet Margaux, one to purchase and keep with its classic blackcurrant flavours and firm tannins and a wine of great finesse which will improve over time and, if one of six, reduces to £20.25 - a quality wine indeed!

I end this column on the Cantina Monteforte Soave Classico of 2015 vintage which, at an offer price of £6.40, if one of six, is delectably fruity and is made from the Carganega grapes and grown on limestone soils on the rolling hills of the Soave Classico. Peach taste to the fore allied with citrus, this un-oaked wine excels when well chilled and delivers in style a veritable panoply of fruit flavours and is a wine to just enjoy! A la prochaine!

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COOK SMART Chestnut mushrooms have a firm texture and hold their shape well when cooked. Fresh shiitake mushrooms would also be good for this curry, having a unique steak-like texture and subtle meaty flavour, but they do cost more. At the other end of the price range, check out cooking mushrooms at the supermarket for good value.

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Community News & Views

TALENTED cellist Christine Draycott will give the next recital at Bognor Regis Music Club.

She will be accompanied by pianist David Elwin at the event at 7pm tomorrow in the club's concert room at 2 Sudley Road.

Club chairman Chris Coote said: "We are looking forward to this recital, which includes Beethoven's variations on a theme from Mozart's Magic Flute, Janacek's Fairy Tales and the Brahms sonata Op 99. In addition, Christine will be playing Bach's solo suite no 5 on a baroque cello."

Christine started to play the cello aged nine in her home town of Bremen in northern Germany. In her early teens, she became a member of the local youth orchestra, a little later of the music academy in Bremen and an ensemble for ancient music.

She began full-time music studies aged 16 at the Folkwang School for music and dance school in Essen and continued studies at the music academy in Stuttgart.

Upon completing her studies, she joined the symphony orchestra in Reutlingen near Stuttgart and, in January 1992, joined the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with which she played for nine years.

Christine has recently lived and worked in Norway and has performed in a variety of venues. She has performed at the Grieg Academy Bergen and has also expanded her skills to playing Baroque cello and performed in small ensembles.

David studied at the Royal Academy of Music and quickly worked for two ballet companies - the Royal Ballet and the English National Ballet.

He regularly performed as piano soloist in reduced versions of both companies in nationwide venues. He began a freelance career in 1992 and combines activities as an accompanist/ repetiteur, duo partner, soloist, instrumental coach and teacher.

Tickets for the concert are £9 for members, £11 for visitors and students £5.

CONSUMER champion Carol Groves has said a new law puts power back in the hands of mobile phone users in Bognor Regis and Chichester.

THe legislation means mobile phone providers in the UK have to offer their customers the chance to set a limit on their monthly bill.

Carol is the chief executive of Citizens Advice in Arun and Chichester and welcomes the actions of MPs to keep the cost of using the phones under control and avoid people being hit with unexpected charges for exceeding their allowance.

"We campaigned with Citizens Advice on a national level when we called for all mobile customers to be able to set their own limit for their monthly bill after our research found that the practices of some mobile phone companies were pushing some people into debt or making it harder to manage their debt," she said.

"Giving everyone the chance to set a monthly mobile limit puts the power to manage their finances back into the hands of consumers.

"We know that, currently, many customers find it difficult to keep track of how much they spend when using their mobile.

"A monthly bill limit that people can set themselves means customers can work out how much they can afford to spend on their mobile use in advance and budget for this.

"Mobile phones are now an essential part of everyday life.

"But telecoms customers too often lack the kind of protections people have in other essential markets like energy and financial services.

"It is good that parliament has recognised the need for this change."

Nationally, Citizens Advice says it helps 40,000 people a year who are in mobile phone debt. It says 54 per cent of people have received a higher than normal phone bill in the past 12 months.

THe law, called the Digital Economy Act, received royal assent recently. THe government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport will work with the phone companies to implement it.

GNASHER stole the show as well as the sausages at a record-breaking exhibition by Aldwick Quilters.

THe canine sidekick of cartoon favourite Dennis the Menace could be seen in a single bed quilt made by Selsey resident Sue Clamp, pictured above.

She made the quilt for one of her grandsons and included some of his favourites such as the Beano comic, Lego and Minecraft. Its humorous theme was a talking point among the hundreds of visitors to the two-day event last Friday and Saturday.

"My grandson loved it and the quilt is well used," said Sue. "THis is its first time on show. I find quilting extremely relaxing. I like the challenge of designing a quilt and then putting it together."

THe exhibition at Pagham

United Reformed Church was the ninth to be staged by Aldwick Quilters and attracted 150 visitors on just its first day.

THey raised an unprecedented amount for the three chosen charities - THe Children's Trust at Tadworth, Scope and Hft Sussex.

Molly Hanwell helped to found the Quilters and is the group's chairman.

"THis is the most successful exhibition we have held," she said. "We raised as much money on the first day as we usually do during the entire weekend."

A total of 110 quilts was on show. One of the largest, at 88ins x 88ins, was created

by Janice Mandry in silk and calico.

"I'm really pleased with it.

I've worked on it on and off for six years and it's probably the biggest I have made," she said.

INTERNET radio listeners will be able to hear a unique broadcast about Bognor Regis.

THe thousands of followers of UK Talk Radio will be tuning in to its second programme featuring the town within a month.

Graham Philpot, the radio station's marketing and commercial manager, said: "We can see there is a lot of potential in Bognor Regis.

"THis is our fifth live broadcast in Sussex so far and we will be coming back again in about a month.

"We want to do a follow-up and go on a tour of the town to give a sense of place to our listeners. THis will be the first time we have done anything like that."

Graham was joined by the station's managing director, Geoff Carter, and a DJ, Jonathan Hines, in turning an office at Worrell Fry insurance brokers into a temporary studio for last Wednesday's three-and-a-half hour programme.

THe session was packed with guests who gave their views about Bognor Regis to be heard around the world.

THey included town centre manager Toyubur Rahman and Cllr Phil Woodall, on his second day as the latest town mayor.

Geoff, pictured below left with one of his guests, said: "We have had an amazing array of guests from Bognor Regis.

"Toyubur gave us an interesting talk about the business improvement district proposed for the town centre and the excellent plans for the future.

"THere was also a lot of talk about why people should come to Bognor Regis and how to get away from the negative image of the town.

"It was clear that Bognor Regis is the place to be for the 21st century and some substantial investment is coming to fruition."

Last week's programme was the second UK Talk Radio had broadcast from the town. THe first was a low-key event at the Regis Centre about four or five years ago in the radio station's early days.

Mike Maskell, a director of Worrell Fry, was involved in that programme and agreed that the Aldwick Road business should host the latest one.

"It's nice to have something like this here," he said. "It shows Worrell Fry is a community business and we want to be involved with people who are helping to look after the community.

"It's all about making Bognor Regis better."

THe programme was likely to have attracted 4,000-5,000 listeners. THousands more are expected to listen to the podcasts on demand. It is likely the total number will be some 20,000.

HELP about dementia will be available at two special events around Bognor Regis next month.

Residents of the town who go along will be able to learn more about the condition and the services available to them.

Representatives from the Alzheimer's Society will be providing information from 10.30am-midday on June 5 at Willowhale Library in Pryors Lane.

It will be followed a week later, from 11am-3pm on June 12, at Bognor Regis Library in London Road. THe Alzheimer's Society will be joined by a range of other organisations - which will include Coastal West Sussex Mind, Arun Wellbeing and Age UK - to answer any questions about dementia.

Sue Rennie, the Alzheimer's Society's services manager for West Sussex, said: "THese events at the libraries promise to provide lots of information on what dementia is, how it affects people and the services that are available locally.

"With 3,343 people living with dementia in the Arun area, it is vital that more people are aware of the services and support available to them in the area."

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Picturesque building had a part to play in the infamous gunpowder plot back in 1605

By Lorna Still, volunteer at The Novium Museum THE picturesque ruins of Cowdray House in Midhurst have a fascinating history which involves the Civil War, the Gunpowder Plot and even a curse.

THe house we see today was begun by Sir David Owen, who was probably the illegitimate son of Henry VII’s grandfather.

He pulled down the stronghold built on the site by the Bohun family, who were lords of the manor of Midhurst and Easebourne from the 1180's.

THe Bohuns had moved to this site from their castle on St Anne’s Hill in around 1273.

THe name ‘Cowdray’ comes from the French ’la coudraie’, meaning ‘hazel-wood’.

When the last male Bohun died in 1492, his eldest daughter married Sir David Owen, who became ‘tenant for life’ at Cowdray.

Although he had no legal right to do so, Sir David’s son, Henry, sold the house to Sir

William Fitzwilliam, Lord High Admiral of England and Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal.

Fitzwilliam continued work on what became a fortified Tudor mansion and Henry VIII visited the house more than once.

A fountain made by Florentine sculptor Benedetto da Rovezzano was placed in the courtyard, probably for one of Henry’s visits.

It can now be seen in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, King Henry gave the Easebourne Priory buildings to Fitzwilliam and the Battle Abbey buildings to his half-brother, Anthony Browne. Legend has it that a dispossessed monk called down the curse of Heaven in fire and water on the family who owned the Abbey buildings.

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when Fitzwilliam died fighting the Scots.

Browne was sent to meet Anne of Cleves before King Henry, and declared he ‘was never more dismayed in his life.’

Browne’s son inherited Cowdray in 1548. He was a devout Roman Catholic but managed to stay in favour with Protestant monarchs Edward VI and Elizabeth I, who were both entertained at the house.

However, it was the Roman Catholic Queen Mary who created him Viscount Montague in 1554.

When Viscount Montague died, he was succeeded by his grandson, Anthony Maria Browne, who wrote a book of rules for the running of his household.

He employed Guy Fawkes at the house and was implicated in the Gunpowder Plot as he failed to attend Parliament on November 5, 1605.

He was imprisoned in the Tower of London for nearly a year and paid a heavy fine.

THe third Viscount was lord of the manor during the Civil War. He was a staunch Royalist, but Parliamentary troops took over the house until the Restoration in 1660, and he suffered huge financial losses.

We now return to the curse in fire and water.

THe young eighth Viscount drowned in 1793 while attempting to shoot the falls of the river Rhine in a rowing boat at Laufenburg.

He therefore never found out about the fire which gutted the house in the same year.

While redecoration was being carried out ready for the Viscount’s return and marriage, workmen kept a fire lit in their workshop at one end of the North Gallery.

A fire started and spread rapidly, destroying many art treasures, rendering the house uninhabitable.

THe sister of the eighth Viscount inherited the property and she married William Stephen Poyntz in 1794.

THe keeper’s lodge in Cowdray Park was enlarged so they could live there.

Mrs Poyntz watched helplessly as her two sons drowned in a holiday boating accident in Bognor.

Eventually, the estate was sold to the Earls of Egmont and the seventh Earl built a fine house where the lodge had been.

THe eighth Earl sold to engineer Sir Weetman Dickinson Pearson, who became the First Viscount Cowdray in 1917.

He carried out a systematic preservation operation to save the original Cowdray House ruins from collapse.

THe original Cowdray House (known locally now as the ruins), was re-opened to the public after restoration in 2007 and is now in the care of Cowdray Heritage Trust.

Today, you can visit the ruins, with its gatehouse, kitchen tower and great hall.

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ALL-NEW NIRO WINS BEST HYBRID IN 2017 DIESEL CAR AWARDS KIA has received yet more recognition and won a tightly contested award in this year's Diesel Car and Eco Car Awards, with the all-new Kia Niro hybrid crossover winning best hybrid vehicle and the Kia cee’d and Sportage models coming well within the top 50 cars available in the UK, concluded by the panel of judges of Diesel Car and Eco Car. THe all-new Niro was launched in August, 2016, and presents customers with the high efficiency and low running costs of a petrolelectric car with the style, practicality and desirability of a compact crossover. THe judges awarded the model with an overall place of 38 and were impressed by the vehicle’s efficiency and customer-friendly styling and practicality.

Ian Robertson, editor and publisher of Diesel Car and Eco Car, commented: “Some hybrids have often come under fire for being awkwardly styled, but not so the Kia Niro, which embraces the booming

crossover trend, but still offers walletfriendly running costs. Looking just as stylish as the Sportage SUV, the Niro can return over 70mpg and offer all the space a family should need. It might be high-tech, but its comprehensive seven-year warranty will reassure owners that this family-sized Kia is built to last.”

Last year's car of the year for Diesel Car, the Kia Sportage, came in at a very respectable number three overall in the 2017 awards. THe vehicle has created huge success for the Kia brand in the UK in the past year and a half, with 2016 sales exceeding 40,000 alone.

“Last year’s winner can hold its head high, smashing sales targets for Kia and still being one of the best medium SUVs money can buy.

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Trustee – Cancerwise Cancerwise is a successful, independent cancer charity based in Chichester, serving the communities of West Sussex and East Hampshire. The charity provides a growing number of cancer patients and their carers with specialist support, complementary therapies and therapeutic activities, most of which are provided free of charge. They are experiencing a period of growth and looking for enthusiastic and able trustees with financial,

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Computer Buddy – West Sussex Library Service Computer Buddies needed! Could you help someone learn how to use a computer and learn new skills? Bognor Regis Library is looking for computer buddies to teach people basic computing skills and how to use the internet on a one-to-one basis. Duties will include: Running training sessions to complete novices to help them get started with computers, including keyboard and mouse skills; and running training sessions to customers who have some experience in ICT, particularly in the areas of email and internet. Depending on demand, the general commitment is two one-hour sessions per week. More frequent and less frequent attendance will be considered in appropriate situations. If you are able to teach/demonstrate ICT, have good communication and interpersonal skills, and are happy to engage with people of all ages and differing levels of skills, this could be the role for you!

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator - Rug Wash – Aldingbourne Trust The Aldingbourne Trust is dedicated to helping local

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Passed away peacefully at home on the 10th May 2017.

Beloved husband of the late Yvonne and a much loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

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SMITH; MARGARET 'MAGGIE' passed away on 4th May 2017 Aged 80 years.

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Heather's all-round display in vain PostSport as Middleton lose at East Grinstead MIDDLETON CC skipper Sean Heather

continued his fine form - but a half century ding 10 |01243 and three wickets were not enough to prevent

his side slipping to defeat at East Grinstead.

THe Bognor side went into the match in the north of the country off the back of winning olorado their opening match of the Sussex Premier et League season.

But despite Heather's 3 for 26 restricting ep 6 the home side to 222 for 8 in their 50 overs, dition Middleton came up 36 runs short in the chase 58434 for the win.

Picking up 11 points in defeat, it leaves erchair Middleton third after two games in what looks y bargain to be an extremely competitive division. ver |ÂŁ150 Next up tomorrow is a home match as bottom-side Ansty are welcomed to the Sports Ground (12pm).

THe match at the Saint Hill Ground started wers well for Middleton, after Heather won the toss both | and put the hosts in to bat. Tommy Davies struck early for the Bognor side, removing opener Regan Derham with 31 on the board.

But Grinstead's two former Sussex players took control with Fynn Hudson Prentice and captain William Adkin putting on 89 for the second wicket.

Adkin eventually was dismissed for 45 and 21-year-old Hudson-Prentice for 65 as Middleton pegged back the scoring rate.

Heather brought himself on to increase the stem of runs but a quick-fire unbeaten partnership of 49 from Bradley Hatchett and Archie Turner for the ninth wicket took Grinstead to 222.

THat tally proved too much for Middleton, even with Heather continuing his sparkling start to the season with 71 from 98 balls.

However, he received little support with his side eventually bowled out for 186 with more than seven overs to spare.

Elsewhere, Division Two side Bognor will be hoping to bounce back after a tight threewicket defeat to THree Bridges.

Max Ashmore's side never got going, being bowled out for 107. THree Bridges got off to a strong start in reply, reaching 82 for 3 before Joe Ashmore (4 for 14) and Elliott Clarke (2 for 15) pegged back the home side.

It was not enough though, with Bridges knocking off the winning runs with three wickets still in hand.

Bognor return to THe Regis Oval tomorrow (12.30pm) hosting Portslade.

DARTS: BRSA Wanderers' Nathan Warren fired his side to victory over Newtown Amity, averaging more than 24 points per dart in the stand-out performance of week five of the Bognor Friday Summer Darts League.

Here are the full results: DIVISION ONE - Squash Club 8 Hunston Hares 8; BRSA Wanderers 11 Newtown Amity 6; Friary 'Z' - QE2 Cobras - POSTPONED MAN OF THE MATCH - Nathan Warren (BRSA Wanderers) 17 & 24 darts [24.44 av]; Mark Sheppard (Hunston Hares) 22 & 26 darts [20.88 av] OTHER GOOD GAMES - Gary Blackwood (BRSA Wanderers) 18 & 25 darts [23.30 av]; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 20 & 23 darts [20.32 av]; Tony Phillips (Hunston Hares) 20 & 26 darts [20.06 av] - 1st leg 99 left in 24 darts 180s - Gary Blackwood (BRSA Wanderers) x1 HIGH OUT SHOTS - Jason McVite (BRSA Wanderers) 83; Stuart Rose (Newtown Amity) 80; Ian Hackett (Squash Club) 72; Mark Sheppard (Hunston Hares) 72

f Middleton have made a solid start to the season

DIVISION TWO - QE2 Galleon 11 Chi Snooker Club 7; BRSA Ravens 6 Friary 'D' 12; Aldingbourne Mavericks Aldwick Legion - POSTPONED MAN OF THE MATCH - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 24 & 31 darts [18.36 av]; Karl Wingate (Friary 'D') 25 & 28 darts [18.75 av] OTHER GOOD GAMES - Graham Crawley (QE2 Galleon) 28 & 29 darts [17.58 av] 180s - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) x1 HIGH OUT SHOTS - Rob Rice (Chi Snooker Club) 94 DIVISION THREE- Lamb Steyne 12 Wheatsheaf 5; Royal Oak 11 ASC 6; Newtown 'C' 12 Richmond Rebels 6; Richmond 'B' 6 BRSA Jokers 12 MAN OF THE MATCH - Simon Mitchell (Newtown 'C') 27 & 27 darts [18.56 av]; Dave Coupland (Royal Oak) 28 & 30 darts [17.28 av]; Steve Perry (Lamb Steyne) 31 & 32 darts [15.90 av]; Simon Edwards (Richmond 'B') 33 & 35 darts [14.86 av] OTHER GOOD GAMES - Steve Middleton (Newtown 'C') 26 & 33 darts [17.07 av] - 1st leg 86 left in 24 darts; Dan Middleton (Newtown 'C') 24 & 31 darts [17.85 av] HIGH OUT SHOTS - Simon Mitchell (Newtown 'C') 108; Dan Middleton (Newtown 'C') 94; Greg Kacprzak (Lamb Steyne) 59 -------------------------------------------

f Sean Heather's side return to the Sports Ground tomorrow to host bottom-side Ansty

Patel fires Priory Park to 199-run win

f Priory Park CC return to Goodwood tomorrow

CHICHESTER Priory Park's overseas star Abhi Patel hopes his game-winning knock against Burgess Hill is the first of many to come.

THe left-arm seam bowler from New Zealand arrived in Sussex just a few weeks ago with a burgeoning reputation with the ball.

But it was with the bat that he made his mark on the Sussex Premier League, smashing an unbeaten 71 from 88 balls in Priory Park's victory on Saturday.

THat win puts Chi top of the Division THree table as one of four teams who have won their first two matches so far.

Batting at six, Patel went to the middle with his side in a bit of trouble at 67 for 4.

But the left handed 23-year-old put on 133 with Jay Hartard (73) to propel Chi to 256 in their 45 overs.

Priory then bowled extremely well to dismiss Burgess Hill for 137, to wrap up the 199-run victory.

Mike Smith (4 for 19) took the headlines

while Robert Carver (2 for 23) and James Stemp (2 for 25) offered able support.

Priory Park return to their new home of Goodwood tomorrow, taking on Brighton & Hove seconds (12.30pm) Meanwhile, the seconds will travel to Billingshurst in Division Five West, looking to bounce back after a four-wicket loss to Pagham seconds on Saturday.

Josh Bateman (70) and Alex Greenlees (43 from 34 balls, including five 6s) were the standout performers for Chi on the day.

In Division THree, Pagham will be out to make it three out of three as they travel to Haywards Heath (12.30pm).

THe Nyetimber Lane side convincingly beat Bexhill Seconds by 80 runs with Aiden Zammit top-scoring with 82. THe visitors did not look close to reaching the total at any point due to Pagham's good work in the field.

Ollie Pearce (3 for 40) and Joe De La Fuente (3 for 13) were the standout performers in an excellent team display.

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BOWLS: Selsey's Little Spain Bowling Club had their first Spoons Drive of the season on Saturday.

After an enjoyable afternoon's bowling the winning trio were Alan Ranscombe, Jim Lankshear and skip Peter Armsby, who happily accepted their winning trophies from club president Trevor Palmer.

Little Spain BC prides itself on offering friendly competitive bowling for players of all abilities and ages.

THe previous day saw the start of their internal Friday League.

THis competition, which runs until September, is for the Gordon Simmons Trophy with the winners and runners up also receiving cash prizes.

Team A, with a squad comprising of Joan Rookledge, Jack Baldwin, John Ballinger and Archie Coletta, got off to a fine winning start, beating team B 24-6 and set the pace at the top of the table.

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Champions Chi City finish year with unbeaten streak

f Sids hope to continue celebrating

CHICHESTER City Ladies are not only champions - they are also the unbeatables.

THe Oaklands Park side have been in fine form all season, winning the FA Women's South West Division One title at a canter without losing a single match.

Liam Greenfield's rounded off the campaign with a 2-0 victory on the road at Bristol-based Keynsham Town.

It took Chi less than a minute to break the deadlock, when, after only 36 seconds, Lauren Cheshire added to her tally for the season, turning in a Molly Clark cross.

Just after the half hour, the Green Army finally doubled their lead through the impressive Jess Lewry, who bundled the ball over the line from close range.

Despite a torrential hailstorm during the second half, and Keynsham battling to the end, Chi held firm to duly complete the job.

It means they finished the season with 21 wins and one draw from their 22 matches, racking up a goal difference of plus 112.

THe convincing victory is a strong statement to those that they will face in the FA Premier South when it kicks off later this year.

'Sids can still keep growing' Chi boss: promotion is our goal SIDESHAM boss Daren Pearce believes his club can keep on growing next season with promotion top of the agenda.

THe former Chichester City manager joined the Sids in July as a coach.

THat short stint quickly turned into becoming manager and then chairman, as Pearce and his assistant Andy Bell found themselves pushed into reviving the SCFL Division Two side.

After eight months at the helm, things on and off the pitch have progressed well.

But Pearce believes more can be done as the Sids look to re-establish themselves as one of the area's leading nonleague sides. Speaking to the Post, Pearce said: "I'm pretty happy, especially after only taking over two weeks before the season began.

"I said at the start that I'd get it back to where it should be and we have gone a long way to achieving that.

"We have got a good squad, we have got the lights back up and running, the pitch is in decent nick and we have got the ground grading. THrow in

finishing third and winning a cup and it's not too bad really."

Despite the turmoil and his side coming off the back of demotion from SCFL Division One due to the floodlights not working at the Recreation Ground, Pearce threw himself into the role.

With a mix of a few experienced heads, the largely young squad - which included two 16-year-olds - pushed eventual league winners Bosham all the way.

A third place finish was matched with a win in the league cup and reaching the semi-finals of the Sussex Intermediate Cup. THoughts now are turning to next year where Pearce says the club has committed to fielding five sides next season.

As well as the seniors, there is an under-18s, under 12s, under-8s and a reserves side. Work is also focused on improving the pitch and the stand.

Further down the line, Pearce said the club was working with Sidlesham Parish Council into looking at the viability of a new parish hall and clubhouse.

f The club wants to improve on and off the pitch

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CHICHESTER City boss Miles Rutherford has his sights on bringing Ryman League football to Oaklands Park.

Just weeks after leading the Lillywhites to one of their best ever campaigns, the Chi boss already has his eyes on next season.

Speaking to the Post, Rutherford says his side can kick on and do better than a third place finish in the SCFL Premier.

THoughts now turn to building the squad for next season with the Chi boss looking to add "four or five new faces".

f The Oaklands Park side have not lost in the league

THe hope is that a bigger squad will help Chi overcome an end of season wobble which saw them fall of the pace towards the end of this term.

Instead, Rutherford says going up into the Ryman South is very much the goal, with the club doing everything it can off the pitch to apply for next season.

He said: "I'm very happy with how the season went. We are a bit disappointed with how it ended but a lot of that was due to that lack of players' availability and not having

f Chi in action in the last 32 of the FA Vase

a big enough squad which we will take on board for next season" Chi were tipped by many to finish in midtable this season. But an inspired unbeaten run in autumn took them to final 32 of the FA Vase for only the second time in the club's history.

By the end of March, they had lost just twice in the league and were in with an unlikely shot of winning the league.

But a defeat on the road to Peacehaven ended any chances of silverware and the Chi's faded in the run-in.

Rutherford said: "Every side has a turning point in a season and Peacehaven was it for us. After that it was basically season over and it was hard to keep everyone motivated for the end mainly because the cub didn't apply to go up. Up to that point we had well exceeded what was expected and I couldn't have been happier."

While many treat the end of the season as time to put their feet up,Rutherford has been busy trying to make additions to his squad.

He said: "THe busiest time for me is always end of season as that is when I am looking to speak to players, sign them up for next season and bring a few in.

"We have kept everyone so I couldn't be happier. Hopefully, next year we will look at matching our third place finish last year, maybe even better it."

Brighton star hands out Chi youth prizes CHICHESTER City Youth under-12s have lifted another piece of silverware, winning plaudits from an Albion legend along the way.

Fresh from winning the league earlier in the season, they won an invitational competition at Selsey without losing a game, finishing above Whetstone, an elite academy team from Watford, and Basingstoke FC. Coach Chris Bullen said: “It was another fantastic performance. THe boys loved the presentation as Brighton’s top goalscorer and hero Glenn Murray did the honours.”

Elsewhere, Selsey under-13s finished the season in style, beating a spirited and sporting Rustington team 3-1 in the play-off for the B division title.

Danny Howick, Luke Ayling and Rhys Grocott scored the goals in the victory.

* Chichester City Girls Football club has been selected to be an official FA Wildcats minisoccer centre to help improve participation in football for girls.

THe FA announced 200 of these centres across the country as part of this new initiative with the aim of providing opportunities for girls aged five to 11 to start playing football.

Head coach and Ladies first team player Emma Alexandre said: "THe Wildcat centres are a great opportunity for young girls to get involved in football in a relaxed and encouraging environment."

THe Wildcats centre runs every Saturday at Chichester College, from 10am to 11.30am.

THe first session is free and each subsequent session is £3.

Contact matt.wright@chichester.ac.uk

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f Bognor officials are hopeful of more memorable days like the Dulwich play-off win next season

Bognor preparing for step up - but manager hunt will wait THE ROCKS are well on their way to preparing for life in the National League South - but the hunt for the manager will have to wait.

THat's the message from Nyewood Lane officials as they push on with preparing the club for a return to the sixth tier of the football league pyramid.

With just eight weeks to go until the start of pre-season, the Bognor board and coaching staff are focused on signing up players for the year ahead.

But officials say Rocks fans will have to wait a little longer to find out who the new man at the helm will be.

General manager Jack Pearce said: "We haven't spoken to anyone just yet. We are still in the process of speaking to the players "Once we have the players sorted then we will look for someone to manage them.

"It's not a situation we have ever found ourselves in. We have never sacked anyone so, if it's different from what people would expect, then so be it.

"THe first thing is to talk to the players from last year who we want to retain.

"Some that we want to stay will stay, some will move on. We will sort those things out and then move on to the manager."

It seems like only yesterday when 3,000-plus fans packed in to Nyewood to watch the club seal a playoff win over Dulwich Hamlet.

But for those who run the club, thoughts

turned almost immediately on to preparing the club for the next level.

Pearce added: I can't reveal any movement on players yet.

"We have made offers to four or five who will let us know after this week.

"At the moment all said they want to sign but we will wait to see what happens.

"Until they have put pen to paper that's another matter."

Any players that do sign on the dotted line will have a pre-season friendly with League One Portsmouth to look forward to.

THey will visit Nyewood on July 19 (7pm) with League Two outfit Crawley Town visiting a week later (date TBC).

Pearce said: "It's a massive boost to the club and it's good to see them coming back.

"It's our prestige friendly of the season and is good news for the many Pompey fans who live locally in the Chichester and Bognor area.

"Our job to make sure we have enough good players to give them a good game."

Away from the pitch, Pearce says work is very much focused on the administration side of things.

THe pitch is undergoing £7,000-worth of work while maintenance work is ongoing around the ground.

Pearce said: "In some ways we are busier now building the house for next season, than when the football starts. THat's the easy bit."

Rocks' new prices announced ROCKS fans will have to pay a small increase to carry on cheering Bognor on in National League South next season.

As everyone prepares for life at a higher level, club officials say increased costs have caused the rise.

A club spokesman said: "THe club has carefully considered its policy for admission charges for the coming season.

"As the club prepares to play at a higher level, we will be faced with significantly higher operating costs. THere will be the added challenge of playing two fewer home games, with a subsequent drop in revenue.

"We have therefore decided to increase our normal adult charge in line with charges in the National League South (although we will still be charging less than the average) whilst re-introducing a reduced entry charge for senior citizens."

THe new admission prices will be: adults - £12 (season ticket: £201); senior citizens (aged over 65) - £9 (season ticket: £151); under 18s / students - £5 (season ticket: £84); under 16s as of 5/8/17 can apply to the club for FREE season tickets. Season tickets will be on sale from the club office from early July and at pre-season friendlies.

NEWS came out shortly after our celebrations of going up into the Vanarama National League South that our manager, Jamie Howell, was leaving us.

I had heard Eastbourne Borough had been interested in him and so it proved as he departs for pastures new.

I am so pleased for him that the team did all they could in the last match to go up.

Nothing better to add to the CV than to have promoted a side with such a low playing budget compared to Havant & Waterlooville who only just got through right at the end.

We really deserved the championship this season and a lot of the credit should go to him. Personally, I’d like to thank Jamie and all the staff at the Lane for a terrific season. I am sure Jamie will do well at Eastbourne Borough – thanks Howeller!

On a new appointment – I am just not sure who the club will bring in. In my opinion I am so pleased that Darin (Dabba) Kilpatrick has stayed.

His coaching skills and passion for the club will come in handy in this tough first season back in the National League South.

THere’s been a rumour that we might see Rocks legend Michael Birmingham back as the manager, which I am sure, would go down well.

I think they will need someone that knows the ‘Bognor Way’, which is an attractive football style and someone experienced enough to keep us in the league. It will be interesting to see who we get. It’s important that everyone gets behind whoever the club will appoint.

It has been confirmed that we will play Portsmouth in a pre-season friendly in July at Nyewood Lane. THis is becoming a regular feature in pre-season and it’s great for us as it means a bumper crowd.

Pompey will no doubt be strong, after celebrating promotion back into League 1.

A club that size and with such a passionate support should be up there really. I knew it was only a matter of time before they made the

climb.

It will be a good test for our players – whoever we will have on the team sheet.

Some players will no doubt leave, as is the case most seasons, but if we keep hold of a nucleus of the players and may be bring in a few new faces then we’ll have a real go next season.

THere are some long trips like Truro City but there are also some other fairly short Rocks on Tours to places like Whitehawk – Oh, the joys!

THere are too many favourite moments to mention. All of the away trips are always fun and seeing us get results against Kingstonian (2-1), Staines Town (2-0), Folkestone Invicta (2-1), Met Police (1-0), Canvey Island (5-0), and later AFC Sudbury (4-0), proved to be key wins away from Nyewood Lane.

I wasn’t at the Dulwich Hamlet away game (3-1) but what a victory that was. All great memories.

Another personal highlight for me was our demolition of Folkestone Invicta at home in March when Jimmy Muitt came on at half time and changed the game. We were 1-0 down at half-time and looked all at sea but then in the second-half we put seven past them. THat’s football.

But I obviously remember the lows – the 4-1 defeat away to Tonbridge Angels comes to mind and the sheer disappointment at not crossing the line at home against Met Police at the very end.

It’s all a part of supporting a football team – you go with it and when you follow them home and away you appreciate the team all the more for it. But we are going up!

THe joy everyone showed at finally getting across that line and getting to the next step of the football pyramid. We deserved it. Well done to all involved – it’s been a pleasure supporting you.

I hope to see you all again next season and at the Pompey game in July! National League South here we come!

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